Insects in Stored Foods

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Danger Signs

• Live or dead insects.
• Damage to stock and foodstuffs.
• Insect tracks or moth webbing.

Potential Harm

• Damage to processing machinery.
• Grain warming—infected grain can grow warmer leading to problems with damp and mould.
• Non–compliance with legislation.
• Contamination of foodstuffs and goods.

Business Consequences

• Serious loss of valuable stock and foodstuffs.
• Damage to goodwill, reputation, custom and income.
• Legal—non–compliance with legislation.

Steps to Take

• Identify the problem species—you'll need professional help with this.
• Apply appropriate insecticides or other treatments.
• Enter insect control service contract for long-term prediction, prevention and eradication of such outbreaks.
• Regular deep cleaning and spray treatments.
• Install detectors to monitor ongoing insect activity
• Staff training sessions
• Act on recommendations provided by Rentokil Pest Control

To find out more about how we can deal with any pest problem, please call us on 1300 697 290 to arrange a Free Commercial Survey or click here to contact us today!